New Hampshire Restores Voter Affidavit Option

A federal judge in New Hampshire just overturned a state law that stripped voters of the option to swear under oath as proof of citizenship — a move that could have disenfranchised thousands. The judge ruled the affidavit was crucial for many eligible voters who lack birth certificates or passports, and that eliminating it created unnecessary barriers without stopping voter fraud — which is already extremely rare. The ACLU and others hailed the decision, while the state plans to appeal, arguing the rules are necessary for election integrity. This ruling comes amid a national trend of stricter voter ID laws that could silence millions of voters without documents — a major blow to democracy access. For now, New Hampshire will restore the oath option, though other ID requirements remain. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a41fbdb828d5748f